http://www.floridarealtors.org/ Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as The Voice for Real Estate® in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 115,000 members in 67 boards/associations. en http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/navigating-floridas-new-septic-system-requirements Florida’s septic rules may mean costly upgrades for some properties. That makes early checks, inspections and seller disclosures key to real estate transactions. Tue, 29 Sep 26 13:09:59 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/navigating-floridas-new-septic-system-requirements http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/escrow-dispute-legal-fees-can-reduce-deposit An interpleader action asks a court to resolve competing claims to escrow funds, but the associated fees and costs can leave buyers and sellers with less to recover. Tue, 29 Sep 26 13:09:42 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/escrow-dispute-legal-fees-can-reduce-deposit http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/amendment-3-webinar-answers-property-tax-questions Florida Realtors’ webinar tomorrow will explain Amendment 3’s proposed property tax changes and address common questions ahead of the November election. Tue, 29 Sep 26 11:09:17 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/amendment-3-webinar-answers-property-tax-questions http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-consumer-sentiment-edges-slightly-september Floridians were more optimistic about their finances a year ahead but less positive about their current finances and buying major household items. Tue, 29 Sep 26 11:09:30 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-consumer-sentiment-edges-slightly-september http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/when-customers-go-quiet-rethink-follow Agents should match follow-up methods to customer preferences and urgency, switching from texts to calls when needed, Darryl Davis wrote in Inman. Tue, 29 Sep 26 8:09:58 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/when-customers-go-quiet-rethink-follow http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/ai-use-outpaces-office-policies-and-training A survey of property management professionals found 58% use AI, but only 8% reported a written AI policy and 26% had formal training. Mon, 28 Sep 26 12:09:46 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/ai-use-outpaces-office-policies-and-training http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/feds-barr-says-housing-hurdles-go-beyond-rates Fed Gov. Michael Barr said limited homebuilding, rising costs and owners’ reluctance to give up low mortgage rates add to housing affordability problems. Mon, 28 Sep 26 12:09:12 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/feds-barr-says-housing-hurdles-go-beyond-rates http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-home-permits-rebound-28-august Florida recorded 7,842 new-home permits in August, up 28% from July, with Tampa and Southwest Florida accounting for more than half of the total. Mon, 28 Sep 26 12:09:38 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-home-permits-rebound-28-august http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/custom-gpt-users-face-december-deadline OpenAI plans to retire custom GPTs Dec. 11, prompting users to prepare replacements and test tools they rely on for daily work. Thu, 24 Sep 26 14:09:41 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/custom-gpt-users-face-december-deadline http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/younger-snowbirds-reshape-florida-home-searches Some Florida agents say remote work is bringing younger seasonal buyers to the state, with buyers in their 30s and 40s splitting time between homes. Thu, 24 Sep 26 14:09:25 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/younger-snowbirds-reshape-florida-home-searches http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-approves-more-home-insurance-rate-cuts Florida approved home insurance rate cuts of up to 10.4% for more than 62,000 policies, while Citizens urged homeowners facing increases to shop for coverage. Thu, 24 Sep 26 13:09:59 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-approves-more-home-insurance-rate-cuts http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-climb-5th-straight-week The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.03%, topping 7% for the first time since January 2025 and further limiting buyers’ purchasing power. Thu, 24 Sep 26 12:09:20 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-climb-5th-straight-week http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tech-tools-help-realtors-reduce-safety-risks-0 About 22% of Realtors have faced a safety concern. Screening apps, panic buttons and smarter lockboxes can provide added protection before and during showings. Fri, 18 Sep 26 11:09:07 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tech-tools-help-realtors-reduce-safety-risks-0 http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-rise-highest-level-january-2025 The rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, while 15-year rates increased to 6.26% from 6.09% last week, Freddie Mac said. Thu, 17 Sep 26 12:09:04 +0500 amyc http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-rise-highest-level-january-2025